August 10th 2024.
A disturbing video has recently surfaced online, revealing the aftermath of Ukraine's cross-border assault on Russian territory. The footage shows several burnt-out Russian military trucks in the Kursk region, with what appears to be bodies inside. This is just the latest indication that Ukraine's attack is becoming more aggressive and causing significant damage to Moscow's troops.
The video, which was shared by Russian military bloggers and independently verified by CNN, shows about a dozen trucks on the side of a road in the village of Oktyabrskoye. These trucks, located about eight kilometers east of Rylsk, seem to be carrying the bodies of dozens of military personnel. Some of the trucks are completely destroyed, while others are still intact but contain lifeless bodies.
This disturbing footage comes just three days after Ukraine shifted their tactics and launched a surprise incursion into Russian territory. This move has caused the Kremlin to declare a state of emergency in the region, which has previously been relatively untouched by the ongoing war.
Other online sources have also reported on the scale and location of the attack. Telegram channels such as Belarusian Silovik and Archangel Spetsnaza have reported fighting in Korenevo, a town located about 48 kilometers northwest of Sudzha, which was one of the initial focal points of Ukraine's operation. Another channel, Dnevnik Desantnika, has provided updates on the fighting near the villages of Malaya Loknya and Cherkasskoe Porechnoe, both located north of Sudzha.
According to the popular Russian military blog Rybar, the front lines have somewhat stabilized with the arrival of reinforcements from Russia. However, there have also been reports of Ukrainian infantry entering villages on the outskirts of Sudzha. In response to this, Moscow has launched a deadly attack on a supermarket in Kostiantynivka, a town near the frontlines in the eastern Donetsk region. This attack has resulted in 14 deaths and 43 injuries, according to local officials.
It is worth noting that while Russia has a history of targeting civilian areas in Ukraine, these attacks often come after setbacks or humiliation on the battlefield. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that a rescue operation is currently underway to save people trapped under the rubble. He has also expressed his determination to hold Russia accountable for these acts of terror and has urged the world to stand with Ukraine in their fight for defense and the lives of their people.
The recent shift in tactics by Ukraine has caught many by surprise. While there have been previous cross-border assaults by pro-Ukrainian groups of Russian nationals and Ukrainian airstrikes on the border region of Belgorod, this is the first time regular Ukrainian and special operations units have entered Russian territory. According to US and Ukrainian officials, this is partly to divert Russian forces away from other parts of the eastern front and also to disrupt and demoralize their troops.
It is important to note that US officials do not believe Ukraine plans to hold onto Russian territory for an extended period. The recent attack on Lipetsk, which is even deeper into Russian territory than Kursk, was a joint operation involving the Ukrainian military, security service, and special operation forces. A source with knowledge of the attack reported that it targeted an airfield and destroyed an ammunition depot.
The Russian reaction to these attacks has been fierce. They have launched a massive response, with their defense ministry reporting the interception and destruction of 75 drones in different regions, including Crimea and the Black Sea. This has led Ukrainian adviser Mykhailo Podolyak to praise the western response, stating that most people approve of it. He also added that the global community now considers Russia a legitimate target for any operations.
The European Union and the US State Department have both responded to the situation, with the EU acknowledging Ukraine's legal right to defend itself and the US stating that it is ultimately up to Ukraine to decide their tactics. With tensions escalating and the situation becoming increasingly volatile, it is clear that both sides are prepared to do whatever it takes to protect their people and achieve their objectives.
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